5 Pesos, Bank of Mexico, Mexico, 1953–1954 (Pick 57)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1953-1954
Issuing entity
MexicoThis 5 Pesos note was issued in Mexico by the Bank of Mexico, with dates recorded from 1953–1954. It belongs to the Peso (1863-1992) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date). It measures 155 × 68 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 57.
Obverse: Black print; multicolor underprint; red serial numbers At center ABNC engraving "Ideal Head of an Algerian Girl" by Robert Savage. Its lettering reads “BANCO DE MEXICO / PAGARA / CINCO PESOS / A LA VISTA AL PORTADOR”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Mexico will pay Five Pesos on sight to the bearer”. Reverse: Black print; red seals At center, Monumento a la Independencia (Monument to Independence) designed by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado and scuptor Enrique Alciati. Its lettering reads “Banco de Mexico / Cinco Pesos”. Translation given in the catalogue: “The Bank of Mexico Five Pesos”.
The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). Demonetized: 1 January 1996. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 2
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
Source: Heritage Auctions The image at the center of this note is known in Mexico as " La Gitana " or The Gypsy. The popular myth is that it was inspired by Gloria Faure, a dancer and mistress of Finance Minister Alberto J. Pani. In reality, it is a generic portrait made by Robert Savage in 1910. Source: Heritage Auctions The Monumento a la Independencia (Monument to Independence) was built in 1910 to celebrate the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence. The top of the monument is crowned with the goddess Nike and the base of the column is surrounded by sculptures of heroes of the War of Independence. Inside is a mausoleum with the remains of prominent national heroes. This obverse of this note is distinguished from P#34 by the removal of "No" above the serial numbers. Source: Bank Note Museum
Physical characteristics
- Size
- 155 × 68 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
Technical characteristics
- Printer
- American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date)
- Currency
- Peso (1863-1992)
- Demonetized
- 1 January 1996
- Issuing bank
- Bank of Mexico
Design
- Obverse
- Black print; multicolor underprint; red serial numbers At center ABNC engraving "Ideal Head of an Algerian Girl" by Robert Savage.
- Reverse
- Black print; red seals At center, Monumento a la Independencia (Monument to Independence) designed by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado and scuptor Enrique Alciati.
- Obverse lettering
- BANCO DE MEXICO / PAGARA / CINCO PESOS / A LA VISTA AL PORTADOR
- Reverse lettering
- Banco de Mexico / Cinco Pesos
Identification
- Value
- 5 Pesos
- Dates recorded
- 1953-1954
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 57
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Research required
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.
Catalogue references
- Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P57
- NumistaN# 204956
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.